WHAT THE FUNK?! Directed by Adriana Guiman; 2022; USA; 99 min.

WHAT THE FUNK?! is the story of the first inaugural What the Funk?! BIPOC Burlesque Festival, held here in Seattle Washington, over a three day period in August 2019. Follow producer and founder Kia Puckett, aka Mx. Pucks A’Plenty, known as “The Femme Daddy That Your Mother Didn’t Know To Warn You About”, and voted #17 on 21st Century Burlesque Magazine TOP 50 –Most influential burlesque industry figures of 2021, in this labor of love as they explore what it means to rewrite the rules of burlesque to build a supportive community of performers for personal and professional development. See excerpts of live festival performances as well as intimate behind the scenes footage. Hear performers speak about the inspiration that drives their performances as well as lingering challenges to inclusivity and accessibility. Explore what it means to question cultural norms, utilize the body as an artistic medium, and live life on one’s own terms.

Celebrate what it feels like to be part of this inspiring group of performers trailblazing an annual festival in Seattle. Starring local legends Rebecca M. Davis (Co-producer of What the Funk Festival), Isaiah Esquire, Goddess Briq House, and Isabella Price.

Join us on Opening Night for performances before the film, meet the cast and crew, and then come out to an after party with more burlesque, performers listed below at LO-FI Performance Gallery!

FEATURING PRE-SCREENING PERFORMANCES BY

D’MONICA LEONE

THE IMPERIAL MR. GAY WASHINGTON, 3 TIME WHAT THE FUNK PERFORMER

ANDROID ALLURE

WINNER OF 2022 GRANDMASTER FUNK

FEATURING AFTER PARTY PERFORMANCES BY

CARMEN CALIENTE

WHAT THE FUNK PNW FEATURED PERFORMER 2022

DULCE D’JOUR

WHAT THE FUNK PNW FEATURED PERFORMER 2022

LAVISH LEONE

THE IMPERIAL MS. GAY WASHINGTON, 3 TIME WHAT THE FUNK PERFORMER